To better understand how animals like spiders communicate with pattern and color, a University of Cincinnati biology student is turning to ancient dramatic art. Biology doctoral student Jenny Yi-Ti ...

The craft of making traditional opera masks is unique to China. It can be traced back to the 12th century when the first mask appeared in a Song dynasty opera. They're also known as the Painted Face, ...

CHENGDU, China (Reuters) - Chinese performer He Hongqing can change his facial expressions, and make up, on stage in a flash, but it's not due to skills learned at drama school. The man deemed China's ...

On the screen, an animated Chinese opera mask decorated with red pom-poms and pearls moved side to side. Its mouth opened and shut. Spindly fingers danced next to it. But the animation was not just a ...

At first glance, the Chinese opera mask with red pom poms and pearls decorating an intricate crown looked just like an animation. But it was not just animation. It was a virtual mask, following ...

Chinese opera is an important feature of the country's art and culture, with a long history and diverse elements such as literature, music, dance and martial arts. The ninth Chinese Opera Culture Week ...

It’s the Year of the Pig on the Chinese calendar, and Taste of Szechuan in Cherry Hill has a special way to mark the occasion. Co-owner WuDan Dan has arranged for a demonstration of face changing, an ...